⬆️🛢🇺🇸 Gasoline prices in the United States have reached their highest level on record for the month of October, marking a 40% increase compared to last year.

🛢🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning a major offensive against Yemeni Houthis in the coming weeks to weaken their control over the Red Sea. Reports from Western and regional officials indicate that this move aims to alleviate the chokehold imposed by the Houthis. Further details can be found here.

⬆️🇺🇸 Google raises prices of its Pixel phones by $100, now priced at $599.

⚠️ Former President Trump reportedly seeks to instigate a coup in Iran, according to FARS.

📉 The cryptocurrency market is experiencing panic as Bitcoin sees a 1% drop, according to monitoring sources.

🇺🇸🇺🇦 A joint US-Ukrainian recovery investment fund has secured its first deal in critical minerals extraction alongside four other projects. Approximately $30 million is set to be invested in a platform with Ukraine's BGV Group for developing deposits. The initial focus will be on early-stage mineral extraction projects across Ukraine, working with rare earth metals, uranium, beryllium, and zirconium deposits. — RTRS

⚠️ Western countries are developing plans to relocate embassies from Kyiv if the security situation worsens, reports The Guardian. Diplomatic missions might move to Lviv or Eastern Poland. "The situation is clearly deteriorating rapidly," said one diplomat. Meanwhile, Poland is accelerating preparations for war, creating a legal framework to avoid bureaucratic delays in case of a sharp escalation.

⚠️ The head of the International Energy Agency predicts a global rise in inflation due to a surge in diesel fuel prices.

🇺🇸 A unique moment unfolded at the virtual G7 leaders' summit as former President Donald Trump was the only participant who opted not to turn on his webcam during the conference with European counterparts.

⚠️ The Trump national security team held extensive talks on Iran and Yemen, as reported by Axios. Trump reiterated that the conflict will conclude one way or another right after the midterm elections, predicting a drop in oil prices. In Iran, there is an expectation of a resurgence in significant hostilities in November following the U.S. congressional midterm elections.

⚠️ Flydubai Incident Suspected as Terror Attempt — UAE Attorney General

A Flydubai aircraft incident is being treated as a potential terror attempt. The co-pilot involved was an Omani national with radical extremist views. Israeli leader Netanyahu suggested the possibility of an "Iranian connection" in the unfolding story.

🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦 US-Russia negotiations regarding Ukraine have expanded to include a multi-billion dollar oil deal associated with Trump allies. The agreement is expected to benefit Middle Eastern executives linked to American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. American financier Todd Boehly is advocating for the deal concerning overseas assets of Lukoil. The US administration aims to finalize this agreement with Moscow to demonstrate its commitment to revitalizing bilateral relations. -- NYT

🚫🛢️🇪🇺 Miller predicts a harsh autumn and winter for Europe due to record low gas reserves.

🚨 Russian forces will continue to carry out retaliatory strikes against Ukraine, as stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry in a warning to foreigners and diplomats. Meanwhile, Russian military actions have reportedly targeted a foreign-flagged vessel in the port of Odessa, according to Ukrainian port authorities.

🚫🛢🇸🇦 A new facility of Aramco in Riyadh has been attacked. Witnesses report seeing a large column of smoke and flames rising from the site.

🚨 In Britain, train services are being canceled due to a bedbug infestation. The unexpected outbreak has prompted authorities to take immediate action, disrupting travel plans for many passengers. For more details, visit РЕНТВ.

🚨🇩🇪 In a recent nationwide poll by INSA for Bild, the party led by Merz, the CDU, has fallen to a historic low of 18% support. In contrast, the AfD has surged to an all-time high of 30%, marking a record gap between the two parties.

✨ October has historically been a strong month for BTC. Throughout its history, BTC has closed October in the red only three times. -- CNBC

🚨🇪🇺🇷🇺 More than 20 Finnish lawmakers have reported unauthorized entries into their restrooms, where unknown individuals leave lights on and fail to flush, according to the Neue Zürcher Zeitung. Journalists allege that Russian intelligence services are behind the incidents. Finland's Prime Minister termed Moscow's involvement as "quite plausible," suggesting such tactics aim to create chaos and intimidate politicians ahead of upcoming elections. The capital police are investigating the incidents.

⚠️🛢️ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to strikes on its bridges. In an interview with RTRS, he emphasized the need for a robust response to the ongoing conflict. Zelensky's comments highlight the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia in the energy sector as the war continues to impact critical infrastructure.

⚠️🇮🇷 Iran is preparing for the largest attack from the United States, according to BBG. The situation continues to escalate as tensions rise between the two nations. For more details, visit here.